Certain hexahydro-1,12-trimethylene-indolo(2,3-a)quinolizines



United States Patent Office 3,542,796 Patented Nov. 24, 1970 3,542,796 CERTAIN HEXAHYDRO-1,12-TRIMETHYLENE- INDOL[2,3-a]QUINOLIZINES Robert Norman Schut, Edwardsburg, Mich., assignor to Miles Laboratories, Inc., Elkhart, Ind., a corporation of Indiana No Drawing. Original application June 2, 1967, Ser. No.

643,065. Divided and this application July 7, 1969,

Ser. No. 871,013

Int. Cl. C07d 31/34 US. Cl. 260-295 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A series of hexahydro 1,12-trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a]- quinolizines that are useful as analgesics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. The process for preparing the compounds includes the addition of nap-unsaturated aldehydes or Qy-unsatu-rated a-ketoesters to a suitable quinolizine to form an intermediate adduct. The intermediate adduct is then hydrogenated to prepare the octahydro form.

wherein R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and carboloweralkoxy R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and lower alkyl, and R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, and aryl.

Octahydro 1,12 trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a]quinolizines of the series of this invention may be represented by the structural formula:

in which R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and carboloweralkoxy, R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, methoxy and isopropoxy, or RR is oxo, 'R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkyl, and R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and aryl, and pharmacologically acceptable salts of said compounds.

The octahydro 1,12-trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a1quinolizines of this invention demonstrate beneficial pharmacological properties. They display utility as analgesics and are useful as monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Also with the process of the invention, compounds are prepared that are structurally related to eburnamine and vincamine alkaloids.

For pharmacological purposes, a free base form of the octahydro-1,12-trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a] quinolizines may be used. Preferably, however, these compounds are used in the form of pharmacologicall acceptable, nontoxic, water-soluble, addition salts, for example, salts of mineral acids such as halogen acids or sulfuric acid or organic acids such as citric acid, maleic acid, oxalic acid and other similar acids. The preparation of these addition salts is described in the following detailed examples and will not, therefore, be set forth at this point.

Preparation of the hexahydro-l,l2-trimethyleneindolo [2,3-a1quinolizines of the invention, which are used primarily as intermediates in the formation of octahydro- 1,12-trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a1quinolizines according to the novel process of this invention, involves the addition of c p-unsaturated aldehydes or iq-unsaturated a-ketoesters to 2,3,4,6,7,IZ-hexahydroindolo[2,3-a1quinolizines. This reaction proceeds according to the general equation:

In this equation, R, R and R correspond with their previously described properties.

The operating conditions for this reaction are not considered critical. Preferably suitable solvents for the reactants are utilized, such as dry THF (tetrahydrofuran) for the quinolizine and benzene for the aldehyde or ester. Generally the reaction is carried out at room temperature, about 23 C., 'without the use of external temperature control equipment. Certain of the addition reactions may be slightly exothermic, however. Heat thusly generated is readily dissipated if the reactants are combined at a controlled rate. Chemical reaction and heat dissipation are further aided by stirring the solution during their mixing. Stirring is advantageously continued after mixing the reactants for between about 1 and 3 hours, although this period is not considered critical and longer periods may be used.

Hexahydro 1,12-trimethyleneindolo [2,3-a] quinolizines are readily converted to more highly saturated octahydro- 1,12-trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a1quinolizines by a catalytic hydrogenation with appropriate solvents and catalysts. Hydroxy or alkoxy compounds having a structural formula:

are produced by this reaction.

Solvents in which the hydrogenation reaction may be carried out include methanol, isopropyl alcohol and water. The reactants advantageously include an acid solution such as HCl or acetic acid in a solvent such as methanol, isopropyl alcohol or Water. The reaction is promoted with a suitable catalyst, for example, PtO

Although the operating conditions are not crucial, a temperature of about 23 C. (room temperature) and a pressure of about 50 p.s.i. are preferred for the hydrogenation. Beneficially the reaction mixture is agitated for between about 1 and 2 hours or longer.

A free base of the octahydro-l,12-trimethyleneindolo [2,3-a]quino1izine is conveniently formed by the addition of a base or basic solution to the above reaction mixture. Such base may include sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, or solutions thereof.

An octahydro l,l2-('y-OX0)trimethyleneind0l0[2,3-a] quinolizine having the structural formula:

may be prepared by the oxidation of an octahydro-1,12- trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine in which R=hydrogen and R =hydroxy. A suitable oxidizing reagent, such as chromic acid or similar oxidizing agents may be utilized to prepare the x0 form.

The invention will be further understood by reference to the following examples which describe specific compounds of the invention and the processes for the preparation thereof. These examples are representative of some of the novel compounds and processes that constitute this invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other compounds and processes for the preparation thereof will be evident to those skilled in the art and are intended to be included within the appended claims.

EXAMPLE I 1,12-('y-hydroxy)trimethylene-2,3,4,6,7,l2-hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine(R=R :R =H) To a stirred solution of 22.4 g. (0.10 mole) of 2,3,4,6,7, 12-hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine in 100 ml. of THF was added dropwise 20 ml. of acrolein (CH CHCHO) in 50 ml. of benzene over a 15-minute period. After about 30 minutes solid began to form. Stirring was continued 3 hours at room temperature (about 28 C.), then the product was collected, washed with a little benzene and ether, and air dried. Yield 22.8 g. M.P. 183-185 C.

For analysis, a sample was recrystallized once from chloroform and once from acetone; M.P. 186-187 C. The infrared spectrum (KCl) showed no C-O absorption. The ultraviolet spectram (methanol, neutral) showed maxima at 217 sh., 232 (21,800), 315 mu (18,200). The N.M.R. spectrum DMSO) showed no indole NH signal; four protons were present at '7'2-3-3-6; two protons at 1-4.05; shaking with heavy water to exchange OH left 1 proton peak at T3 .92

Analysis. Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 77.10; H, 7.19; N, 10.00. Found (percent): C, 76.54; H, 7.07; N, 10.03.

EXAMPLE II 1,12( -methoxy)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12boctahydroindolo- [2,3-a] quinolizine A.1,12-(y-methoxyfirimethylene 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12boctahydroindolo [2,3 a] quinolizine hydrochloride.A 10.0 g. sample of 1,12-('y-hydroxy)trimethylene-2,3,4,6,7, 12 hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine (R:R =R =H) was dissolved in 100 ml. of methanol and then treated with 15 ml. of 3.2 N solution of HCl in isopropyl alcohol. A catalyst (PtO 0.2 g.) was added and the mixture was hydrogenated at 50 p.s.i. and room temperature. The hydrogenation was complete (1 mole-equiv. uptake) in about 1 hour. The catalyst was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo to give 11.0 g. of light yellow salt. Recrystallization from methanol-ethyl acetate with the aid of charcoal gave 7.5 g. of white salt, M.P. 258260 C. (sweating at ca. 200 C.).

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O-HCl (percent): N, 8.41; HCl, 10.96. Found (percent): N, 8.46 (Kjeldahl); HCl, 10.83.

B.-l,12-('y-methoxy)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6,7,l2,12boctahydroindolo-[2,3-a]quinolizine.A sample of the above salt was dissolved in water, the solution extracted with ether and the aqueous phase made basic with NaHCO A white crystalline solid was collected and washed with water, M.P. 126-128 C.,

no OH or NH; sharp band at 2755 crnf For analysis a sample was recrystallized from pentaue-ether; M.P. l29l30 C.

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 76.99; H, 8.17; N (basic), 4.73; N (total), 9.45. Found (percent): C, 76.99; H, 8.12; N (basic), 4.77; N (total), 9.36 (Kjeldahl).

NOTE: The Dumas method failed to pick up all the nitrogen in the free base and its salt.

EXAMPLE III 1,12 -hydroxy)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-

octahydroindolo-[2, 3-a]quinolizine An 18.1 g. sample of 1,12-('y-hydroxy)trimethylene- 2,3,4,6,7,12 hexahydroindolo[2,3 a]quinolizine (0.064 mole) was dissolved in 125 ml. of 2-propanol, 25 ml. of 3.2 N solution of HCl in isopropyl alcohol and 50 ml. H O. PtO 0.3 g., was added and the mixture was bydrogenated at 50 p.s.i., at room temperature. The hydrogenation was complete in about 1 hour (1 mole-equiv. uptake). The catalyst was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 1500 ml. of hot water, the solution filtered, then neutralized with 20% NaOH solution. The precipitated product was collected, washed with water and dried. Yield 17.0 g., M.P. 200-205 C.;

'max.

3590, 2760 cm. An analytical sample was prepared by recrystallization from benzene-acetone-ether (clarification by charcoal); M.P. 206-207 C.

Analysis.-Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 76.59; 51, 7.86; N, 9.92. Found (percent): C, 76,37; H, 7.78; N,

The product was recrystallized twice from acetone, M.P. 211-212 C. The N.M.R. spectrum (10% dimethyl sulfoxide) showed signals due to four aromatic protons at T2.5-3.2. Signals at 13.81 and 3.89 can be attributed to 1 respectively.

EXAMPLE IV 1,12-('y-oxo)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12boctahydroindolo [2,3-a] quinolizine For this example a chromic acid reagent was made up as follows: 26.7 g. CrO and 23 ml. conc. H made up to m1. volume (=267 mg./ml. CrO

A.1,12 ('y-oxo)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,l2b-octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine-A 15.0 ml. aliquot of the reagent was added to 7.07 g. of l,l2-('y-hydroxy)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b octahydroindolo[2,3 a] quinolizine in 900 ml. of acetone at 10 C. The mixture was stirred at between 10 and 15 C. for 10 minutes, then 100 ml. of water was added. After stirring 10 minutes longer, a solution of 30 g. of Na CO in 100 ml. of H was added. The inorganic salts were filtered, the

filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residue extracted with CHCl Drying and cone. in vacuo gave 2.4 g. of light green amorphous solid;

3250 (weak, broad); 1700 (intensity 0.56); 1650 (intensity 0.33) (baseline 0.06).

Chromatography of a 2.3 g. sample of the crude material on 150 g. of Florisil gave 1.0 g. of syrup (CHClg eluent) which soon crystallized. Recrystallization of this material from ether-acetone (charcoal treatment) gave white crystals, M.P. 142-143 C.;

1700 cmr n.m.r. (10% CHCl three aromatic protons at 7:2.5-2-9; one aromatic proton (deshielded by CO) at T 1.53 (position 7 of indole ring).

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O- (percent): C, 77.10; H, 7.19; N, 5.00 (basic); N, 10.00 (total). Found (percent): C, 76.76; H, 7.27; N, 5.00 (basic); N, 10.17 (total).

B.1,12 ('y-oxo)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-octahydroindolo[2,3 a] quinolizine maleate.-A 3.65 g. sample of 1,12 ('y oxo)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12boctahydroindolo [2,3 a] quinolizine was dissolved in a minimal amount of acetone and treated with 1 moleequivalent of maleic acid in acetone. White crystals soon formed. After cooling, the salt was collected, washed with acetone and ether and dried overnight in the Abderhalden drying apparatus at 60", yield 4.40 g., M.P. 185186 C.

Analysis.-Calcd. for C H N O- (CHCO H) (percent): N (basic), 3.53; N (total), 7.06. Found (percent): N (basic), 3.50; N (total), 7.11.

EXAMPLE v To a solution of 22.4 g. (0.10 mole) of 2,3,4,6,7,12- hexahydro-[2,3-a]quinoalizine in 200 ml. of dry THF was added dropwise a solution of 15 ml. of 90% technical methacrolein (CH C(CH )-CHO) in 50 ml. of benzene. No exothermic reaction was observed. The solution was stirred an additional hour, then allowed to stand at room temperature overnight. The solution was filtered through a sintered glass funnel and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was stirred with ether and the resulting solid collected to give 24.2 g. of tan powder, M.P. 165 -170 C.; r a

'max.

3590 (free OH), 3350 (bonded OH) and 1640 There was no indole N--H and no carbonyl absorption. For analysis a sample was recrystallized from acetoneether; M.P. 169-171 C. (turning dark at 160).

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 77.55; H, 7.54; N, 9.52. Found (percent): C, 76.96; H, 7.38; N, 9.39.

EXAMPLE v1 1,12 ()3 methyl 'y methoxy)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6, 7,12,12b octahydroindolo [2,3-a] quinolizine A.1,12-()3 methyl 'y methoxy)trirnethylene 1,2,3, 4,6,7,12,l2b octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine hydrochloride.-A solution of 5.88 g. of 1, 12 (5 methyl 'yhydroxy)trimethylene 2,3,4,6,7,12 .hexahydroindolo [2,3-a1quinolizine in 100 ml. of methanol containing 3 g. of hydrogen chloride and 0.2 g. PtO was shaken on the Parr hydrogenator at 50 p.s.i., room temperature. After 4 hours, ca, half the theoretical amount of hydrogen had been taken up and further uptake was very slow. The catalyst was filtered, fresh catalyst (0.2 g) was added to the filtrate and the total volume was brought to 200 ml. After a few hours shaking the theoretical amount of hydrogen was taken up. The catalyst was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The residual syrup was stirred with ether-methanol to induce crystallization. The hydrochloride was collectedand recrystallized from ethermethanol using Nuchar. After 2-hours drying in an Abderhalden drying apparatus at 60 C., the M.P. was 269- 271 C., yield, 2.78 g.

Analysis..Calcd. for (:goHgsNgO'HCl (percent): HCl, 10.52; N, 8.07. Found (percent): HCl, 10.67; N, 7.88.

B.-1, 12 (fit methyl y hydroxy)trimethylene 1, 2,3,4,6,7,l2,12b octahydroindolo[2,3 a]quinolizine.A sample of 1, 12 8 methyl 'y -hydroxy)trimethylene- 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine hydrochloride was dissolved in cold Water and treated with NaHCO to generate the free base. The organic material was extracted into CHCl The extract was dried and cone. in vacuo to give a yellow glass-like material CHC13 max.

n0 OH or NH absorption; weak spike at 1620 cmr EXAMPLE VII 1, 12 (,8 methyl 'y hydroxy)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6, 7,12,12b octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine A.--1, 12 (B methyl 'y hydroxy)trimethylene 1, 2,3,4,6,7,l2,12b octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinoalizine hydrochloride.To a solution of 8.04 g. of 1,12-([3- methyl 'y hydroxy)trimethylene 2,3,4,6,7,12 hexahydroindolo[2,3-a] quinolizine in 125 ml. of isopropyl alcohol, 15 ml. of a 28 N solution of HCl in isopropyl alcohol and 75 ml. of water was added 0.3 g. PtO The mixture was hydrogenated at 50 p.s.i., room temperature. The theoretical quantity of hydrogen was taken up within about one hour. The catalyst was filtered and the solvent removed in vacuo. To the residue was added ca. 200 ml. of

- water. The soluble hydrochloride was collected, washed with a little water and acetone. The product was dried for 1 day at 100 C., in an Abderhalden drying apparatus. Yield 3.38 g., M.P. 272275 C. (Dec.)

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O-HCI (percent): HCl, 10.98; N, 8.41. Found (percent): HCl, 11.02; N, 8.47.

B.l, 12 (B methyl 'y -methoxy)trimethylene 1, 2,3,4,6,7,12,l2b octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine.A 24.2 g. sample of 1,12 (B methyl 'y methoxy)trimethylene 2,3,4,6,7,12 hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine was dissolved in 50 ml. of a 2.2 N solution of HCl in isopropyl alcohol, 100 ml. isopropyl alcohol and ml. H 0. PtO catalyst (0.3 g.) was added and the mixture hydrogenated as above. After filtration of the catalyst and concentration of the filtrate, an aqueous suspension of the hydrochloride was treated with excess 20% NaOH. The liberated free base was extracted into CHCI The extract was dried and concentrated in vacuo and the residue stirred in ether to cause crystallization. Yield 12.9 g., M.P. 175180 C. (probably a mixture of geometrical isomers). Two recrystallizations from acetoneether gave analytically pure material. M.P. 201-202 C.;

5%CHCl max.

3590 (OH); no indole N-H.

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 76.99; H, 8.17; N, 9.45. Found (percent): C, 77.25; H, 8.24; N, 9.22.

EXAMPLE VIII 1,12-(a-methyl 'y hydroxy) trimethylene 2,3,4,6,7, 12-hexahydroindolo [2,3-a] quinolizine (R=R =H; R cH To a solution of 11.2 g. (0.050 mole) of 2,3,4,6,7,12- hexahydroindolo[2,3-a] quinolizine in m1. of dry THF was added a solution of 12 ml. of crotonaldehyde (CH -CH; CH-CHO) in 50 ml. of benzene over a 10 minute period. A slight exothermic reaction was observed. The solution was stirred at room temperature for about 1 hour, then allowed to stand overnight. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The residue was stirred with ether to give 9.3 g., of tan solid, M.P. 155-160 C. Two recrystallizations from acetone (clarification with Nuchar) gave the analytical sample, M.P. 165l66 C.;

5%CHCI; 'max.

3590 (OH), 1640 (w.);

AMGOH max.

213 (e 10,500), 245 (6 10,000), sh. 328 (6 11,000) and 353 m (6 12,800). The n.m.r. spectrum (10% dimethyl sulfoxide) showed four protons at 2.33 to 3.24 (aromatic) and two protons at 3.94 p.p.m.

Analysis.-Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 77.51; H, 7.53; N, 9.52. Found (percent): C, 77.52; H, 7.65; N, 9.45.

EXAMPLE IX 1,12-(fi-methyl-v-oxo)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12boctahydroindolo[2,3-a] quinolizine To a stirred solution of 21.1 g. (0.07 mole) of 1,12,- (B methyl 'y hydroxy)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6,7,12, l2b-octahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine in 1500 m1. of acetone at about 10 C., was added 50 ml. of the chromic acid reagent prepared in Example IV. The temperature was maintained at about 10 C., during the addition after which the mixture was stirred at between about 5 and 10 C., for 1 hour. Anhydrous K CO (120 g.) was slowly added as the mixture was stirred vigorously. After stirring for 30 minutes the insoluble salts were filtered. The filtrate was dried over MgSO then concentrated in vacuo to give a light green residue. The residue was dissolved in CHCl and chromatographed on 200 g. of Florisil. Elution with CHCl (2 1.) gave 2.2 g. of material The maleate was prepared from the free base above in acetone-ether solution; yield 1.2 g., M.P. 145147 C. The free base was regenerated in NaHCO solution and extracted into CHCI The extract was dried and concentrated in vacuo and the residual solid was recrystallized from acetone to give the hydrated product, M.P. 175 180 C.;

"max.

1710 cm. (C=O).

Analysis.-Calcd. for C H N O-H O (percent): C, 73.10; H, 7.75; N, 8.98; O, 10.25. Found (percent): C, 73.71; H, 7.34; N, 9.27; O, 10.23.

EXAMPLE X A.-Methy1 benzylidenepyruvate.Anhydrous hydrogen chloride was bubbled into a solution of 16.5 g. benzylidenepyruvic acid in 200 ml. of methanol until the temperature reached about 70 C. The methanol was distilled in vacuo and the residual yellow solid was dissolved in 500 ml. of ether. The solution was shaken with saturated NaHCO solution and water to remove traces of acid. The ethereal phase was dried over MgSO and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was stirred with a little pentane and the resulting yellow crystalline solid was collected and dried. Yield 15.2 g., M.P. 65-70 C.

CHCl;

lllaX.

1745 (ester C=O), 1965 (ketone C=O), 1670 (ketone C=O), 1610 (C=C, conj.), 1580 (aromatic) cmf 8 B.1,12-(u-phenyly-carbomethoxy 'y hydroxy)trimethylene 2,3,4,6,7,12 hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine.A solution of 15.2 g. (0.0792 mole) of methyl henzylidenepyruvate in 60 m1. of benzene was added to a stirred solution of 17.7 g. (0.0792 mole) of 2,3,4,6,7,12- hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine in ml. of dry THF over a 20-minute period. The temperature climbed to 34 C. during the addition. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour after which the dark solution was warmed and treated with Nuchar. The clarified filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residue stirred with ether to give 20.7 g. of tan solid, M.P. -112 C. (dec.);

CHOI; "max.

3520 (OH), 1730 (ester C=O), 1625 (w.,NC=C) l I 1600 (aromatic) cmr An analytical sample was prepared by recrystallization from a minimal amount of acetone; M.P. 113-114 C.

Analysis.Calcd. for C H N O (percent): C, 75.33; N, 6.32; N, 6.76. Found (percent): C, 74.87; H, 6.16; N, 6.77 (Kjeldahl). Ultraviolet spectrum:

MeOH max.

neut.: 210 (651,000), sh. 229 (627,800) and 304 m (626,400).

EXAMPLE XI 1,12-(a-phenyl-y-carbomethoxy 'y hydroxy)trimethylene-1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b octahydroindolo[2,3 a]quino lizine oxalate An 8.07 g. sample of 1,12-(ot-phenyl-y-carbomethoxy- 'y-hydroxy)trimethy1ene 2,3,4,6,7,12 hexahydroindolo- [2,3-a1quino1izine was dissolved in 50 ml. of water and 175 ml. of isopropyl alcohol containing 25 ml. of a 2 N solution of HCl in isopropyl alcohol. Catalyst (0.3 g. PtO was added and the mixture was hydrogenated on a Parr shaker at 50 p.s.i. at room temperature. After 2 hours the hydrogenation was complete; the catalyst was filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo at 35 C. The residue was shaken with a mixture of NaHCO solution and CHCl The organic extract was dried and concentrated in vacuo and the residue (5.7 g.) chromatographed on 100 g. of Florisil. Elution with 1 l. of acetone gave 3.4 g. of semisolid material. The crude free base was dissolved in 100 ml. of ether, insoluble material was filtered and the filtrate was treated with 0.8 g. of oxalic acid in ether. The salt was collected, washed with ether and dried in Abderhalden drying apparatus at 60 C.; yield 3.6 g., M.P. 150 C. An infrared spectrum (CHCl of the free base showed both NH and OH absorption (3470, 3520 cm.- indicating a mixture of cyclic and ring opened tautomers.

Analysis.Calcd. for CZGHZBNZOS' (percent) 1 N (basic) 2.76; N (total), 5.53. Found (percent): N (basic), 2.71; N (total), 5.66.

EXAMPLE XII 1,12 ('y isopropoxy)trimethylene 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-

octahydoindolo[2,3 a]quinolizine hydrochloride (R=R =R =H; R =OCH(CH A 10.7 g. sample of l,l2-('y-hydroxy)trimethylene- 2,3,4,6,7,12-hexahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine was dissolved in ml. of isopropyl alcohol and 30 ml. of 2 N solution of hydrogen chloride in isopropyl alcohol. Catalyst (0.3 g. PtO was added and the mixture was shaken on the Parr hydrogenator at 50 p.s.i., 25 C. After 2 hr. the required amount of hydrogen had been taken up. Additional isopropyl alcohol was added and the mixture was heated in order to dissolve some precipitated salt. After removal of catalyst the solvent was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was stirred in Warm ether and isopropyl alcohol. Yield 8.50 g., M.P. 176l78 C. (dec.).

10 The product was recrystallized from ether-isopropyl 69.88; H, 8.09; HCl, 10.11. Found (percent): C, 69.37; H, alcohol and dried in an Abderhalden drying apparatus 8.08; HCl, 9.93. for 2 days at 60 C. Yield 5.0 g., M.P. 181-182 C. The various compounds described in the above ex- (dec.).

amples are shown in Table 1 with their physical and Analysis.-Calcd. for C H N O-HCl (percent): C, 5 chemical characteristics.

TABLE 1 Example No. Chemical name and structure M.P., 0. Formula 1 1,12-(v-hydr0xy) trimethylene- 183-185 CNHZUNZO 2,3,4,6,7,12-hexahydr0ind0lo [2,3-a]quino1izine.

2 1,12-(v-methoxy)tfimethylene- 129-130 O19H24N20 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-oetahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine.

3 1,12-( -hydroxy) trimethylene- 206-207 CIXHQZNZO 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-0ctahydr0- indolo[2,3-a]quinolizi11e.

4 1,12-(w-oxo)trimethy1ene-1,2,3,4,6, 142-143 ClflHflflNZO 7,12,12b-octahydroiudolo [2,3-a]quinol1zine.

5 LIZ-(B-methyl-y-hydroxy)tri- 169-171 O19H22N2O methylene-2,3,4,6,7,12-11exahydroindoloi2,3-a]quino1izine.

oetahydroindolo[2, 3-a]quinolizine hydrochloride.

.HOl

TABLE 1Continued Example No. Chemical name and structure M.P., 0. Formula 12 1,12-(v-isopropoxy)trimethylene- 181-182 CnHzsNzO-HCI 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,12b-octahydroindolo- [2,3-a1hydrochloride.

Medications may be conveniently prepared with an octahydro 1,12 trimethyleneindolo[2,3-a]quinolizine as an active ingredient using fillers, carriers, extenders and/ or excipients generally used in pharmaceutical formulations. The active ingredient may be in the form of the free base and is preferable in the form of a pharmacologically acceptable, nontoxic, water-soluble addition salt. Medications may be prepared in solid or liquid states as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and similar forms. The free base or acid addition salt may be mixed with common diluents or tabletting adjuncts such as cellulose powder, cornstarch, lactose, talc, etc. according to accepted manufacturing practices.

What is claimed is:

1. A compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the formula:

in which R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and carboloweralkoxy, R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 7/1969 Kuehne 260294.3

OTHER REFERENCES Schut et al.: Jour. Het. Chem., v01. 3, p. 101, 1963. Tolkachev et al.: Chem. Abstracts, Vol. 67, p. 8573 (90, 974-F) 1967.

ALAN L. ROTMAN, Primary Examiner US. Cl. X.R.

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November 24, 1970 Dated Inventor(s) obert Norman Schut It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:

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In the chemical name, "1,2" should read The temperature, "28" should read -23-.

In the chemical name, "l,l2(y-" should read -l,l2-(

The number "76,37" should read --76.37--.

In the chemical name "quinoalizine" shou] read -quinolizine--.

The chemical symbol "R should read --R In the chemical name "quinoalizine" shoul read -quinolizine--.

In the chemical name "y hydroxy" should read hydroxy--.

In the chemical name "quinoalizine" shoul read quinolizine--.

Immediately following "material" insert 2nd Page of corrections for 3 3 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION November 24, 1970 Patent No. 3 42 7 Dated Inventor(s) Robert Norman Schut It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:

should read -1695-.

aJlumn 7, Line 74, The number "1965" Column 11, The formula for Example 7 should read:

The formula for Example 8 should read:

IIIL HO H Column 11,

(In Claim 2) In the chemical name, "1 ,1

Column 14, Line 19,

should read -l,l2-.

Siqned and sealed this 29th day of June 1971.

(SEAL) Attest:

WILLIAM E. SCHUYLER, JR. 

